Part Time Management Accountant

£33,170-£44,788 FTE

This is a part-time position, ideally 4 days (30 hours) per week, but we are happy to discuss alternative hours or work patterns.

Edgbaston, Birmingham

The Role

Do you have strong financial reporting experience and enjoy working closely with budget holders? Are you confident using Excel and management information systems to support key financial decisions? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

Hallfield School is looking for an experienced and detail-focused Management Accountant to support the Director of Finance & Operations. You will be responsible for preparing budgets, management accounts and financial reports, as well as supporting the wider finance function.

This opportunity would suit someone looking for a first move out of practice into industry, who is a qualified accountant or qualified by experience.  We would also be open to hearing from part qualified individuals looking to gain their full qualification whilst in post.

This is a part-time position, ideally 4 days (30 hours) per week, but we are happy to discuss alternative hours or work patterns. The role will be mainly office-based, with some flexibility for remote working after a successful induction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Monitoring of the budgets across the school and working closely with budget holders to manage areas of overspend
• Taking ownership of the onboarding and development of the new finance system
• Working closely with the Director of Finance and Operation on the preparation of board papers; with the potential of presenting to the board at committee meetings
• Review of the outsourced catering finance reports to manage and highlight areas of overspend
• Providing oversight of the finance operations and identifying areas to improve efficiency with processing

The Person

• A qualified / part qualified or qualified by experience Management Accountant, with relevant experience
• Proven experience in financial reporting and in the preparation of management accounts, forecasts and budgets
• Good working knowledge of various accounts packages
• Confident in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn new management information systems
• Able to understand interpret and communicate financial data at all levels
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Able to work on own initiative and motivate and direct others and support with the line management of the team, as required
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the School’s values and strategic goals
• A genuine interest in working within the education sector
• Whilst previous experience working in an independent school would be advantageous, it is not essential.

What we offer:

• Salary sacrifice group pension scheme
• 30 days paid annual (pro-rated for part time) plus paid bank holidays and extra paid concessionary days (between Christmas and New Year)
• Death in service benefit (4 x annual salary)
• Free parking
• Free lunch options for staff all year round
• 50% staff fee discount for staff children attending the school
• Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and Tech schemes available
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other wellbeing initiatives
• Long service and big birthday recognition
• Professional development opportunities including supportive CPD Policy

Safeguarding & Child Protection

Hallfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, to ensure the suitability to work with children. 

These checks include full references and an online check for all shortlisted candidates prior to an interview. 

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amends.  Successful candidates will also be subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and including barred list check.  In addition, further checks will be carried out to verify identity, qualification, fitness to work and right to work in the UK. Any other relevant checks with statutory bodies will also be undertaken.

In addition to the job description and person specification for the position, please ensure you read the school’s Safeguarding & Child Protection and Safer Recruitment policies

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Closing Date: Monday 14^th April 2025 (10am).  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

Application is via online application form (CVs can be submitted as additional information, but not instead of a full application form).

Contact information

Caroline Long